I was brought up in the Catholic church growing up. When I was about 15 I was introduced to the Methodist faith with a trip to Wesley Woods. WOW! What a blessing that was. The seed was planted that day. When confirmation came I just could not go through with it. I found this new and exciting (for a change) relationship with God. I began attending the FUMC in Kane. I went to the youth group a few times, however, the switch was HUGE for me. What a difference. I loved it, yet was a little apprehensive. Could this be? Am I allowed to be feeling this way? Is this wrong. Joy, warmth, love, the holy spirit filled the place! After school I moved to the D.C. area. I attended church occasionally once I found a methodist down the road from where I lived. It was huge. The spirit was alive, but a little overwhelming for me coming from a small town. . . and I would say about 1/2 were the type or seemed to be just to be there because it was Sunday and that's what you are suppose to do. Maybe even including myself. From there I went to California. . . and again found a church I liked up the road from where I lived. Attended more often than I did, but still hadn't found what I was being led to find. Finally after returning to Bradford, having my daughter Madigan. . . I felt more drawn to want to go to church. My mom's church needed a "nanny" on Sundays so. . .needless to say I was happy to take the offer. Something was still missing. I was attending Pitt and had a class with Pam (Roeder). A few years later, she was now working at FUMC. She mentioned to me a positon opening in the nursery. Knowing the love I had for kids she thought of me. I applied and came for my grueling interview before the comittee. . . however, did not make the cut. That was in the spring of '03. By August of '03. . . I was really missing something. I just felt empty. There was a space that needed to be filled. . . that only God could fill. Which in turn drew me to search for a church. A methodist one at that. Now back when I was 15 the contemporary service I found bizzare (being Catholic and all). Pam planted another seed. When I went to my interview I saw on the sign contemporary service @ 9:30. I woke up one morning and decided I was going to check it out. I needed something different. I was ready to try it out. I was welcomed from the moment I walked in the door. You could feel the holy spirit fill that place! And C2J. . . I was a little taken back, but I loved it. I just wasn't sure how to react. . . it was all so new to me. Everyone was so friendly. Welcoming. . . Made me want to come back. I left with that emptiness a little less empty. I kept coming back to fill it more and more.......
Thank you FUMC!!! I love you all. I don't know what I would do or where I would be right now if God wouldn't have placed you in my life. My second family. "You are my strength when I am weak" I am so blessed to have you all a part of not only my life but my children as well. I couldn't ask for better people to look up to and help me raise my children in, with, and through God's eyes~
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~ There Is a Reason for Everything ~
Our Father knows what's best for us, so why should we complain? We always want the sunshine, but He knows there must be rain. We love the sound of laughter and the merriment of cheer, But our hearts would lose their tenderness if we never shed a tear. Our Father tests us often with suffering and with sorrow. He tests us not to punish us but to help us meet tomorrow, For growing trees are strengthened when they withstand the storm, And the sharp cut of a chisel gives the marble grace and form. So whenever we are troubled and when everything goes wrong, It is just God working in us to make our spirits strong.
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Hmmm. . . usually when I try to watch anything I fall asleep! But if I do get the chance you'll usually find me on HGTV, Food Network, LMN,
The Hills - Ellen!! - I was into the reality shows, but I'm a little worn out. . . not sure if it's from them or my kids. . .as soon as a plop in the chair I'm out. . .so usually I just go to bed and try to watch something, but as soon as my head hits the pillow. . . I'm out! Needless to say I don't catch too much evening t.v.
Thanks Amy! I'm sorry about the delay in getting back to your comment. We have been out of town and I haven't managed to get on here at all! It was fun being fed by an "experienced mom" such as yourself! I appreciate the small bites you gave me, especially the green stuff!!! Thanks for being my partner even though you didn't really know me that well! Maybe we could work on that sometime. I know you are pretty busy with your kids and all but if you would like to get together, just give me a holler (598-8170)!
Thanks Amy for the heads up! I replied! Next week is fine for lunch. Jamey was just asking me last night when we are all having lunch together again! You pick the day - we'll be there!
Thanks for asking! My sister is not doing very good right now. They moved her to a rehab center for physical therapy to bring the use back to her left side. The steroids they have her on to reduce the swelling in her brain is beginning to have negative effects on her good right side because of the amount they are giving her. So now they are re-evaluating the dose - in the meantime, there is very little progress that she's making with her left side. Thank you for praying for her! Not only is it hard on her, it's hard on all of us seeing her in this state - we just keep praying!!!! Lunch next week?
Just wanted to let you know that I have your invitation to my shower. My sister didn't have your address so she just sent it to me to give to you. It is 21st, so save the date!
Amy, Your suggestion really is inspiring. I wonder if there is someway we can do something like that for the Zippo Days. We were already planning on handing out water.
You seem to have mastered this media, which I find confusing. How do you leave a "message" for all of your friendsat the same time?
